Vape at work?

[Slim82]

I am curious about the vapers out there and want to know if you are able to do this at your work? Not at the smoking block, but at your desk, work station?

I recently asked management at my employment if I would be allowed to use this device at my desk (work in a call center) or if I would have to follow the same policy of smoking and go outside.... I have to go outside.

I even quoted a wiki, provided information!

 

[Afubar]

I vape at my desk. I learned an old adage a long time ago, "It's easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission". I never asked if I could, just started. I have my own office, but the door stays open. No one has said a word. Well, they have asked what it was I was using. Most have said, "Good for you".

 

[Skully7780]

I vape at my cube, it has low walls and people around can see me, so I just stealth vape.

 

[Slim82]

I was just advised that I can't even bring it on the floor! Which means, I cannot have it at my desk. So when I go on break, I must go to my car. Guess I'll just stay in my car, vape, and get weird looks and probably weekly drug tests. lol

I'm jealous of your guys. I have noticed if you hold it in long enough you can't even SEE the vape!

 

[jasezero]

My coworkers think its a lot better than me smoking in general so they have no problem with it...they thought it was pretty cool. No one else has said anything to me about it either so...im vaping away!

 

[curiousJan]

I was just advised that I can't even bring it on the floor! Which means, I cannot have it at my desk. So when I go on break, I must go to my car. Guess I'll just stay in my car, vape, and get weird looks and probably weekly drug tests. lol

I'm jealous of your guys. I have noticed if you hold it in long enough you can't even SEE the vape!

Are employees allowed to have their cigs at their desk?

If yes, why the different policy?

Always curious .... Jan

 

[lukemacneil]

I just left a PT in my cube.

 

[Payne]

My boss was just happy I was giving up the cigs. He said I can use it in my cube as long as no one complains about it and I keep it descreet.

 

[FrogHat]

I vape all day at my desk no issues. First day I started walked up to the guy I work with blew it in his face and he said go ahead no worries.
Ask right away, that's what I did.

 

[gregsgirl71]

All day everyday and I work in an open office.... no one complains... well, except the smokers.... but that's their problem...

 

[CES]

I vape at my desk- no problem. Course there's no one else in the room and my boss would rather have me (theoretically) working at my desk than outside...

 

[curiousJan]

I vape all day at my desk no issues. First day I started walked up to the guy I work with blew it in his face and he said go ahead no worries.
Ask right away, that's what I did.

I vape at my desk every day, all day. I asked my office-mate if he minded; he does not. Anyone else present in my office when I wish to vape, I generally ask if it will bother them.

I DID NOT ask HR for permission ... I went with the tact that another poster mentioned: it's easier to ask for forgiveness then permission. I am 99% sure that I would be told No if I went to HR. Therefore I will stop if I'm told, I will be respectful of those around me, and I will continue to vape to avoid cigs (and because it tastes so darn good.)

Jan

 

[Wolf]

I was just advised that I can't even bring it on the floor! Which means, I cannot have it at my desk. So when I go on break, I must go to my car. Guess I'll just stay in my car, vape, and get weird looks and probably weekly drug tests. lol

I'm jealous of your guys. I have noticed if you hold it in long enough you can't even SEE the vape!

What is the reasoning behind this? Smokers can carry their cigs and lighters/matches. I wonder if your supervisor would know the difference between a pen and an 801 or the difference between a Cigarette box and a PCC. I also wonder how they would know if it's in your pocket? I work on a Federal Installation (Navy Base) and I vape at my desk all day long as long as it doesn't bother my co-workers/office mates.

 

[Slim82]

Are employees allowed to have their cigs at their desk?

If yes, why the different policy?

Always curious .... Jan

Yeah, they can have them. I am going to clarify more when I see my manager. Maybe they're afraid I'll vape when no one is here? >.> nneevveerr... lol

 

[Slim82]

What is the reasoning behind this? Smokers can carry their cigs and lighters/matches. I wonder if your supervisor would know the difference between a pen and an 801 or the difference between a Cigarette box and a PCC. I also wonder how they would know if it's in your pocket? I work on a Federal Installation (Navy Base) and I vape at my desk all day long as long as it doesn't bother my co-workers/office mates.

It seems I might have to educate them in person and possibly show them how it operates.

 

[glennnnnnn]

I am the boss so I can do what I like I suppose.

I've mostly stopped now though as I work in view of customers and I asked myself if I would let anyone else do it, I wouldnt, but only because of customers.

Dam those double standards


Glenn

(I also dont vap in front of my little boy, again because it may cause confusion with regular smoking)

 

[Kilroy]

Yes, I do. Management has kindly turned their head to the issue. I keep it low key and out of sight, they ARE aware but ignore it. Its probably the best one could hope for. I do sincerely appreciate their indulgence.

 

[5th Element]

i vape my silver bullet all day at work. nobody cares or even questions what it is. i love my job lol!

 

[GeekChick]

I hide in the bathroom when I need a quick vape break, few drags and Im good to go! I keep it in my pocket also and stealth it whenever I can.

 

[beranzo]

Unless I'm alone in my mall kiosk, I take a bathroom break to vape. If I'm alone, it's stealth all the way...I work in a mall, no need to scare anyone. As for if anyone is aware, especially the people that basically stare at me all day, no clue. But I get my nic fix, and so far, so good. I find, however, that I vape a lot less often at work than when I was on analogs and took routine smoke breaks.

That said - at home I tend to chain vape...hard...thank G-d for different nic levels! 18mg at work, 8-11mg at home...